Once Upon A Time

We have all heard it... "read 20 minutes a day to your child". Yes, reading is important for many things and reading to your children helps them to develop a strong interest in books!

Have you noticed when reading to your children that they tend to latch on to a specific book, for a period of time, that just must be read over and over again.

Today we would like to introduce you to a couple of great stories that not only keep the kids highly entertained and interested, they also make a different story every time the book is read.

The first book:

 Once Upon A Time

Here is the description from Discovery Toys:

ONCE UPON A TIME
Item #2054

Encourage children to tell an imaginative and creative story where they decide how the story unfolds. Choose from 36 changeable elements for a different imaginative adventure every time. Build vocabulary and early reading skills when children share the silly or dramatic adventures out loud. Approximately 9½” x 8½” (24cm x 22cm) book, 2½” x 2½ ” (6cm x 6cm) press out pieces. From 4 Years & Up

This has become one of our daughter's favorite books and we enjoy it too for its classic and/or humorous story line. This is a sample from the book:

Once upon a time there was a beautiful princess. She lived on top of a hill, in a...

The choices your child can choose from are:
house - camper - castle - tree house - tent - teapot

and the adventure continues through three wishes.

The second book:

Ahoy, Pirate Pete

The description from Discovery Toys:

AHOY, PIRATE PETE
Item #2277

Shiver me timbers, if this isn’t the most entertaining book around! Young mateys will spin their own high seas yarns and decide how the events unfold. Thirty press-out pieces fit easily into slots on the thick shiny pages, sparking spontaneity and creativity. Early reading and vocabulary skills get a boost when the storytellers recount the events out loud. 9 3/8” x 8 3/8”(24cm x22cm) book; 2 1/2” x 2 1/2”(6cm x6cm)press-out pieces. From 4 years & Up

Our son, who is not quite three, really loves this pirate adventure and that he can change the story every time it is read. This is his favorite part of the story:

"I must find out what's in the chest..." He lifted the lid. Inside was a...
The choices your child can choose from are:
mouse - crocodile - crown - bunch of flowers - coconut - gold coin

order the book to see who the treasure is for!

What a wonderful creative concept these two books are. You'll enjoy reading them time and time again. A great side tool that we found is, if you keep the pages that contain the press-out pieces they can be used as tracers for art and craft projects. Add these books to your wish list they can't be beat!

If would would like to order the Once Upon A Time book start here, when the new page loads click on the Shop Now tab and enter the Item Number 2054 and click find. Then click on the ADD TO CART button.

If would would like to order the Ahoy, Pirate Pete book start here, when the new page loads click on the Shop Now tab and enter the Item Number 2277 and click find. Then click on the ADD TO CART button.

*PLEASE NOTE: If the item you are shopping for is not found in the search, then the product is either temporarily out of stock or has been discontinued. If you find this to be the case, then please contact us and we can advise you of the products status. Thank You!

In our next post we will discuss quality assurance.

Play a little - Place an order
Play a lot - Host a party
Play with everything - Become a Consultant
Ask us for details!

Party ideas to earn FREE Toys!

There are many different types of parties that you can hold to help you earn free and half price toys! Here are a few example Ideas:

Demonstration Party
Open House
Catalog Party
Shower Party
Fundraiser Gathering

For the DEMONSTRATION party you invite all of your guests to arrive at the same time and we introduce them to Discovery Toys® with a fun toy demonstration, then there is time for hands on experience and social interaction, generally followed with refreshments. This party is most successful because the guests learn about what makes these toys have such a great value and why they are different than other toys on the market. Plan on between 1-2 hours for this party. While we think this approach is the most effective, other options are available to meet your needs and schedule.

For the OPEN HOUSE party we will set up several toys that you can demonstrate to friends and family members as they come at any time of your choosing for up to three days. We can arrange some time to be there for questions from the guests, but not necessarily for demonstrations purposes. At a prearranged time we will pick up the toys and orders that you have obtained. This party is great as you can invite the whole family to a hands on experience!

The CATALOG PARTY is when we provide you with two or three catalogs to simply show them to your friends, family, co-workers, neighbors, etc. and if they are interested in any of the products you can fill the order for them. This type of party is great if you don’t want to host a party in your home, or if you have recently done another party for a different company, when your co-workers make up the majority of your guest list anyway, or if you just don’t want pressure your friends into coming to a sales party.

The SHOWER PARTY would be a quick and fantastic way to honor an expectant mother or bride to be! Rather than having the guests spend time shopping to bring gifts, they come to congratulate the guest of honor and they buy gifts while at the party. The guests may also purchase any toys they would like to for their own children for birthdays, Christmas presents, etc. The guest of honor could also create a wish list before the party begins and the guests can pick items from that list. It helps take all the guesswork out of what to get.

The FUNDRAISER GATHERING. Do you have an organization with special needs? Are you trying to raise funds for a specific program? Consult with us and maybe we can help with a donation and as a side benefit you could add some free toys to your organization. This is especially good idea for events including children with Autism as most Discovery Toys® have some kind of Autism Support. Contact us to learn more.

These are a few party ideas to get your thinking cap going. You might even have a few of your own. We are pretty flexible and are willing to work with what you think would be best for your situation. Once we have a set party date, we will assist you with answering any questions or concerns you may have and to explain the additional things we have found work to ensure that your party is a success. Working together is a benefit and win-win program for all of us!

In our next post we will introduce you to another great product.

Play a little - Place an order
Play a lot - Host a party
Play with everything - Become a Consultant
Ask us for details!

Earn Free Toys

Friendly gatherings and FREE toys - a perfect combination!

You and your friends can participate in the exploration of the ways playthings can contribute to children's development, education, and socialization. Few stores in the world can offer such a range of educational toys, and no store can match what you, your friends, and your home can create. As a hostess, you'll also enjoy the added benefits of our generous Hostess Rewards program. As a Discovery Toys® Hostess, there is so much to share.

It’s As Easy As 1... 2... 3... To Shop For Free As A Discovery Toys® Hostess.

1. Get your friends/relatives/colleagues together and combine a fun get-together with presenting a collection of FUN brain-teasing products for everyone.

2. Relax and have fun with your guests while we demonstrate the developmental benefits of our toys, books, games and music.

3. Select your own favorite products for FREE to share with your family! The more people who come and purchase, the more free products you will receive!

Rewards:
FREE Products
Once a party reaches $100 or more in sales, you, the Hostess is eligible to receive FREE products.

HALF-PRICE Products
For every $200 in party sales you may select any item in our current line at half-price.

To learn more about being a Hostess in the Northern Utah or Southern Idaho Contact Us and we will send you a free no obligation Hostess Rewards flier.

In our next post we will explain what types of parties we do and which work the best.

It's A Match!

This has quickly become one of our favorite toys in the Discovery Toys® collection. What's great? Many things and for one... it doesn't need batteries!

Here is the description from the catalog:
IT'S A MATCH! Item #2027
A learning system designed exclusively for preschoolers! Two progressive levels of activities build logic, matching and critical thinking skills as children learn to identify and differentiate between items. Children can easily snap the frames into place. Once they decide what goes together, they pull down the tray to test their answer. If the frame and square are the same color, it’s a match! Match Board with sliding tray, 6 color frames, 2 spiral bound books with 24 curriculum sides. 11" x 1" x 7" (28cm x 3cm x 18cm). From 3 Years - Kindergarten


IT'S A MATCH! Complete Set Item #8217
Match Board plus 4 books (Level 1-3) Develop math and reading readiness with an additional set of 2 books. Introduces basic math concepts: shapes, parts of a whole, simple addition and subtraction. Prepare a strong foundation for reading with activiites that introduce upper and lower case letter recognition, matching, patterning, and phonics. From 4 years & up

Here is what we have learned from our two children ages 2 1/2 and 5:
It's A Match allows children to match pictures, patterns, math problems etc. that go together and then gives them the ability to self correct themselves. I think we as parents don't ever want to see our kids make mistakes, even with a toy or game. We always want them to be a winner. Come on, admit it, you have to let your child "win" at a game once in a while. Our son loves playing with It's A Match. We had it available at our Grand Opening and at first I would correct him as he went along. Then I thought that it would be better to allow him to make the mistakes, show him what was wrong and have him correct the problem. When he didn't get the match right, I didn't say anything and he did just fine in finding and correcting his mistakes. Let's face it, in life we are not going to get everything right the first time. The point is to never give up and keep trying until we do. Might as well learn that lesson young!

We really enjoy this toy and it is played with in our home almost every day! We recommend it in every way and now see why it has become one of our top sellers!

If would would like to order It's A Match start here, when the new page loads click on the Shop Now tab and enter the Item Number 8217 and click find. Then click on the ADD TO CART button.

*PLEASE NOTE: If the item you are shopping for is not found in the search, then the product is either temporarily out of stock or has been discontinued. If you find this to be the case, then please contact us and we can advise you of the products status. Thank You!